How easy is a D3 V6 3.0TDI Oil change? ...

[JulianHicks]

Thanks Guys, once again, for all your useful and helpful advice.

I happened to be in Lidl yesterday and picked up the oil pump thay had on sale, so I'm going to 'give it a go' with that.

Just one last query I forgot to add earlier:

What VCDS SRI options do you perform? [Set and oil change as 'longlife'; set as 'longlife' but oil change and SRI after 12 months/10000 miles; set and oil change as 'fixed' 12 months/10000 miles]?

[I see that these 'unbranded' oils claim to be for 'Longlife' service and have low SAPS contents for DPF equipped Diesels [like mine]].

Regards - Julian

[mattylondon]

Originally Posted by JulianHicks

Thanks Guys, once again, for all your useful and helpful advice.

I happened to be in Lidl yesterday and picked up the oil pump thay had on sale, so I'm going to 'give it a go' with that.

Just one last query I forgot to add earlier:

What VCDS SRI options do you perform? [Set and oil change as 'longlife'; set as 'longlife' but oil change and SRI after 12 months/10000 miles; set and oil change as 'fixed' 12 months/10000 miles]?

[I see that these 'unbranded' oils claim to be for 'Longlife' service and have low SAPS contents for DPF equipped Diesels [like mine]].

Regards - Julian

The only slight problem is you need an extension from the D3's battery in the boot or use a separate battery to power the oil pump (like I do).

I didn't alter any service reminders with VCDS.

[ainarssems]

Originally Posted by mattylondon

The only slight problem is you need an extension from the D3's battery in the boot or use a separate battery to power the oil pump (like I do).

I didn't alter any service reminders with VCDS.

Is there no jump start terminals under the bonnet on D3?

[snapdragon]

Originally Posted by ainarssems

Is there no jump start terminals under the bonnet on D3?

No. I just reset my reminders automatically, and but I change the oil every 6 months/7,000 miles so I am resetting it long before it comes up with a message

[Johnmed]

Originally Posted by ainarssems

Is there no jump start terminals under the bonnet on D3?

It's an oversight in my book. One they put right in the D4, I believe. Even my 1998 BMW e46, and I think even my 1994 e36 had a positive terminal under the bonnet.

I've just bought the Lidl special too. Whinced when I saw the length of the leads. Still, seems like a nice bit of kit.

[JulianHicks]

Original text: 7th Mar

OK Guys, so here I am ready to go.

I've got the oil [10 litres], the new oil filter and the oil pump, but now I'm not so sure!

etc.

Update: 14th Mar

I 'bit the bullet', stuck the thin tube down the 'dipstick tube' and sucked out over 10 litres of old black oil. [Had to give up after 10 litres as that was all I had to replace it]! Just refilled and started the engine; running fine and I'm almost £200 better off than if the dealer had done it.

Thanks for all the advice guys ...

Regards - Julian

[neeldub]

How many litres of oil is needed for the ASB 3.0 TDI engines?

Thanks

[snapdragon]

Supposed to be 8.2 litres I usually add one and a half 5 litre jugs before adding bit by bit and checking with dipstick when warm.